Tragedy strikes again! Raila Odinga’s younger sister passes away

Beryl Achieng Odinga, the younger sister of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has passed away.

Confirming the news, Raila’s elder sister, Ruth Odinga, revealed that Beryl died on Tuesday, November 25. The family has not disclosed the cause of her death.

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Beryl was the daughter of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice President, and Mary Ajuma Oginga. She was a devoted mother to three children, Ami, Auma, Chizi, and Taurai, and was widely known among family and friends for her kindness, warmth, and unwavering support for her loved ones.

“It is with a heavy heart, but accepting the will of Go,d we announce the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga. Daughter of the Late Hon Jaramogi Odinga and Mama Mary Ajuma Oginga. Mother to Ami Auma, Chizi and Taurai. Sister to Senator Oburu Oginga, Rt Hon Raila Odinga, Akinyi Wenw, among others. Sister in law to Dr Anne Oburu, Dr Canon Ida Odinga, hon Tabu Osewe, and Judy Oburu,” Ruth Odinga stated.

Adding;

“While we are deeply saddened by her demise and the immense void left in our lives, we take solace in the belief that she is safe in the Lord’s arms and are thankful for the invaluable gift of the time we were privileged to share with her and for the profound impact she had on all who knew her.”

Beryl’s death comes just weeks after the nation mourned the passing of her brother, Raila Odinga.

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